Promoting Excellence in Licensing
The IoL
The Institute of Licensing (IoL) is the professional body for licensing practitioners across the UK, comprising licensing practitioners from local authorities, other public sector organisations, licensed trade and private legal practice.
What We Do
The IoL partners with a range of organisations and individuals to promote licensing at all levels, including national Government. We are a leading provider of licensing training, publications and news from around the UK.
Join Us
Benefits of being an IoL member include discounted training course fees, full access to the IoL website including a large resource area, free copies of IoL’s Journal & LINK magazine, discounted publications and partner discounts.Latest News
Britain’s night-time economy shrinks by 350 venues in six months, new data shows
The latest NTIA and NielsenIQ, powered by CGA intelligence, Night Time Economy Market Monitor highlights...
Read More“Successful high streets need effective place-making and place-management” IoL tells Parliament
The Institute of Licensing (IoL) has submitted evidence to Parliament’s inquiry into revitalising England’s high...
Read MoreLocal government reorganisation uncertainty deepens as delayed announcement coincides with fresh legal challenges
Uncertainty surrounding the Government's local government reorganisation (LGR) programme continues to grow, with the sector...
Read MoreNew research highlights casinos’ role in drawing visitors to town and city centres
New research has highlighted the contribution Britain’s land-based casinos make to local economies, with findings...
Read MoreMembership Benefits
- Discounted training course fees
- Full access to IoL website + additional resources
- Free copies of the LINK magazine
- Free copies of the IoL Journal
- Discounted publications
- Discounts from our Partners
Our Partners